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T.G.I. Fridays
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Allan Stillman, the founder of "T.G.I. Fridays" unknowingly created what would become one of the most beloved and hated eating establishments of its era. Stillman, a perfume salesman, put down $5,000 (plus an additional $5,000 he borrowed from his mom) to turn a divey boy's bar into a hoppin' singles hangout, velvet ropes and all. Read on to learn the history of T.G.I. Fridays.
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1144 First Avenue
Existing Street and Sidewalk Conditions at 63rd Street East of 1st Avenue: 63rd Street Line (IND) One in a series of survey photographs documenting existing street and sidewalk conditions along 63rd street between 2nd Avenue and the FDR Drive (East River Drive) for future construction of the 63rd Street Tunnel. Photograph shows street, sidewalk, automobiles, apartment buildings, and pedestrians. Label affixed to front reads: 63rd Street East of 1st Avenue, South side looking East.
1144 First Avenue
Existing Street Conditions at 63rd Street and 1st Avenue: 63rd Street Line (IND) One in a series of survey photographs documenting existing street and sidewalk conditions along 63rd street between 2nd Avenue and the FDR Drive (East River Drive) for future construction of the 63rd Street Tunnel. Photograph shows street, sidewalk, automobiles, apartment buildings, and storefronts and businesses including a music store and a T.G.I. Friday's restaurant. Label affixed to front reads: 63rd Street and 1st Avenue, looking East.
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